The China-Pakistan High-Quality Agricultural Cooperation Development Forum was held in Islamabad, bringing together government officials, enterprise leaders, and development stakeholders to advance joint efforts in agricultural modernization under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan, the forum served as a focused platform for fostering deeper industrial collaboration in agriculture between the two countries.
The session featured five thematic discussions highlighting key areas for bilateral cooperation, including contract farming for chili and sesame, full industrial chain development for hybrid double-zero canola, buffalo breeding and dairy production, modernization of agricultural storage systems, and financial frameworks for enhancing agriculture-led development. Speakers stressed that these initiatives were not only commercial in nature but also tied directly to food security, climate resilience, and rural empowerment goals across Pakistan.
Officials present acknowledged the visible outcomes of previous cooperation and called for more structured integration of Chinese agricultural innovations with Pakistan’s existing capabilities. Amina Bajwa, Head of Programme at FAO Pakistan, emphasized the role of agri-technology in driving rural productivity and sustainable land use. Federal Secretary for the Ministry of National Food Security and Research Ch. Waseem Ajmal underscored the relevance of mechanization, value-chain expansion, and scientific farming methods being shared through the collaboration. Chinese Embassy representative Shi Yuanqiang stated that the cooperation reflects the strength of the China-Pakistan friendship and its ability to evolve to meet modern challenges.
One of the highlights of the forum was the release of A Typical Cases of China-Pakistan Agricultural Cooperation, a document showcasing practical examples of existing projects, partnerships, and results achieved through shared ventures. The event also witnessed the signing of multiple Memorandums of Understanding between enterprises and institutions, covering critical areas such as hybrid double-zero canola farming, oil-feed integration systems, agricultural machinery, storage innovation, and buffalo livestock development.
Through these MoUs, the two sides aim to strengthen agricultural value chains, integrate climate-smart technologies, and promote inclusive rural development. Participants noted that advanced techniques like precision farming, IoT-enabled irrigation, and automated storage monitoring will likely form the next phase of engagement. Businesses from both countries expressed optimism over creating long-term, scalable solutions to improve output, reduce post-harvest loss, and increase exports.
The presence of both government and private sector stakeholders reflected a shared commitment to institutionalizing agricultural cooperation beyond pilot projects. With agreements now in place, the focus will shift to implementation, enterprise-to-enterprise collaboration, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. The forum also fostered networking among agri-tech entrepreneurs, trade facilitators, and academic institutions from both countries, aiming to support continuous innovation and commercialization of agri-tech tools.
The forum reiterated that the China-Pakistan agricultural partnership will continue to evolve with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and equitable growth. Stakeholders concluded with an emphasis on ensuring the inclusivity of smallholder farmers, alignment with national food security policies, and readiness to scale technologies that can meet future challenges.
